NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo I am writing this column as we prepare for the inauguration of the Pantaleon-Estrella Bridge this July 29 — a project bombarded by criticism and fake news since it started construction in January, 2019. I remember announcing the closure, dismantling and transfer of...
NLEX coach Yeng does not want to put too much thought into Kiefer Ravena's departure as the prized guard is set to suit up for the Shiga Lakestars in Japan B. League soon. NLEX guard Kiefer Ravena drives past Ginebra's Scottie Thompson (PBA) Ravena has been given the green light by the PBA on...
Photo from PBA Jericho Cruz and JR Quinahan presided over a searing fourth-quarter assault as NLEX nipped returning Terrafirma 108-94, to regain its winning ways in the 46th PBA Philippine Cup Sunday night at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Cruz and Quinahan combined for 17 in a telling 23-9...
Photo from PBA CJ Perez scattered 21 points off the bench as he helped six-time champion San Miguel Beer beat NLEX 110-93 in the 46th PBA Season Philippine Cup Friday, July 23 at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City. Perez, obtained in a trade with Terrafirma Dyip during the offseason, scored 13 points...
A better travel experience awaits motorists going to Bulacan as the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) signed an agreement to start the construction of a service road in Marilao town. (Photo from the Department of Transportation) Transportation Secretary...
Photo from PBA NLEX coach Yeng Guiao praised Kiefer Ravena for keeping a full commitment to his PBA duties despite the controversial signing with the Japanese club Shiga Lakestars in the offseason. Guiao said Ravena has not caused any distraction within the NLEX camp ever since the Lakestars...
Photo from PBA Backcourt duo Kevin Alas and Kiefer Ravena took charge as NLEX emphatically bounced back at the expense of reigning champion Barangay Ginebra, 94-75, for its breakthrough win in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, July 18 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Alas...
Photo from PBA Rain or Shine gave new coach Chris Gavina a win in his first game after holding off NLEX, 83-82, in a thrilling PBA Philippine Cup duel held Friday, July 16 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Elasto Painters almost saw victory taken away after Kiefer Ravena forced Gabe...
Just two hours away from Manila via NLEX, you'll reach the City of San Fernando, the capital of Pampanga, and the home of the big Christmas lanterns we all adore. But more than the big lanterns, this city boasts of many tourist spots that are waiting to be re-explored now that travel restrictions...
The beaches in La Union, the coves in Zambales, the cold breeze in Baguio, the sea of clouds in Sagada, and the Spanish colonial town in Vigan—these are some of the reasons why we frequent the North. Little did we know that just before these long-hour-drive destinations is a hidden gem filled...
NLEX Corporation is building a P2 billion, two-kilometer expressway section between the existing Mindanao Avenue toll plaza and Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City, within the second half of this year. “The construction of this section will be welcome news for NLEX commuters who face daily...
The opening of the España Avenue interchange of the North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway (NLEX-SLEX) Connector is expected to happen before the end of the year, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar bared on Tuesday, June 22. (Photo from DPWH) "Ang target...